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I understand a ridgeline for a tarp, but I noticed many are using a ridgeline in the middle over their hammock, supporting nothing, why is that necessary? Mine works just fine without it, so I'm sure there is other reasons you're using it..

Thanks!

Three reasons (mainly):
1. It helps with consistent pitching to get the amount of sag I want without having to think too hard about it.
2. It keeps the mosquito netting up and off my face.
3. It's a good place to hang my spectacles, a pouch for holding headlamp and other bits that I want to keep handy.

"The more I carry the happier I am in camp; the less I carry the happier I am getting there" - Sgt. Rock

Doesn't the WBBB have a built-in ridge line that keeps the bug net off your face?

Yes...and it also sets a consistent sag for the hammock and gives me a place to hang my headlamp from. When I set up camp, my headlamp is ALWAYS either around my neck/head or on my hammock.

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall when the wise are banished from the public councils because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded because they flatter the people, in order to betray them.” ~Judge Joseph Story